Melissa Carper - "Borned In Ya"

Photo by Aisha Golliher

For her latest single, Melissa Carper took inspiration from Down From the Mountain, the documentary concert film about the making of the O, Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack. Ralph Stanley was being interviewed, and said "I don't think you can get this sound unless it's borned in ya." That line inspired Carper's song "Burned In Ya."

Melissa Carper's song is less old-timey than anything on the O, Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack. In fact, it's a little less old-timey than Carper's typical music. "Borned In Ya" is still a vintage sounding song, but Carper uses a lot more soul than her normal vintage classic sound. It's more along the lines of Ray Charles' forays into country than pure country. From that description, this is obviously a fantastic song, and perfect for fans of vintage Americana, country, and soul.

You can watch the video for "Borned In Ya" below. Borned In Ya, the album, is due out July 19 on Mae Music and Thirty Tigers, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Melissa Carper, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.

6/7 - Blue Light Live - Lubbock, TX

6/8 - Pueblo Canyon Inn - Los Alamos, NM^

 6/9 - Whiskey Creek Zocalo - Arenas Valley, NM^

6/11 - 191 Toole - Tucson, AZ^

 6/12 - Dirty Drummer - Phoenix, AZ^

6/13 - Pappy + Harriet's - Pioneertown, CA

6/14 - Zebulon - Los Angeles, CA^

6/15 - Ojai Deer Lodge - Ojai, CA

6/16 - Live Oak Music Festival - San Luis Obispo, CA

6/20 - Hardeman Orchards Event Barn - Red Hook, NY*

6/21 - Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA*

6/22 - Green River Festival - Greenfield, MA

 6/23 - Club Passim - Cambridge, MA*

7/5 - Roskilde Festival - Roskilde, DK

6/6 - Huercasa Country Festival - Riaza (Segovia), ES*

 7/18 - Showboat Saloon - Wisconsin Dells, WI

7/20 - 7/21 - Hiawatha Music Festival - Marquette, MI

7/25 - Globe Hall - Denver, CO

 7/27 - Red Ants Pants Music Festival - White Sulphur Springs, MT

 7/28 - Concerts on the Commons - Teton Village, WY

 7/30 - Shrine Social Club - Boise, ID

8/1 - Fry Family Farm - Medford, OR

 8/2-8/3 - Pickathon - Happy Valley, OR

 8/4 - The Showdown - Portland, OR

 8/6 - Tractor Tavern - Seattle, WA

 8/7 - District Bar - Spokane, WA

8/8 - Lewis & Clark Brewery - Helena, MT

 8/9 - Longstaff House - Missoula, MT

 8/10 - The Harlo Music Project - Harlowton, MT

 8/11 - Pub Station Taproom - Billings, MT

 8/13 - Aggie Theatre - Fort Collins, CO

 8/16 - The Heights Theater - Houston, TX^%

 8/17 - Longhorn Ballroom - Dallas, TX^%

 9/1 - Texas Ballroom - Omni Hotel - Fort Worth, TX*

 9/5 - McGonigel's Mucky Duck - Houston, TX

 9/6 - Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Galveston, TX

 9/7 - The 04 Center - Austin, TX

 9/11 - Schubas Tavern - Chicago, IL

 9/12 - Lamplight Sessions - Mosinee, WI

 9/13 - 7th St Entry - Minneapolis, MN

 9/14 - Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake, WI

9/15 - Shank Hall - Milwaukee, WI

9/17 - Rose Bowl Tavern - Urbana, IL

9/18 - The Burl - Lexington, KY

 9/19-9/21 - AmericanaFest - Nashville, TN

 9/22 - The White Water Tavern - Little Rock, AR

 9/27-9/29 - Sisters Folk Festival - Sisters, OR

 

​^ Support from Theo Lawrence 

*Wonder Women of Country 

^%Supporting Asleep at the Wheel